Bayad Empowers MSMEs with Bills Payment and Loading Business

Paying bills is an inevitable part of life, and it always gives us a great sense of relief once we are able to settle them on time.

This is why Bayad, the country’s pioneer brand in the outsourced bills payment collection service, has become even more proactive in its expansion efforts of bringing one-stop-shop financial services closer to Filipinos.

Apart from providing customers’ assurance that their household utilities won’t get cut off, they can also settle their government contributions, cover for their insurance premiums, load for tollway RFID services, load their prepaid and postpaid accounts, and even settle their loans in just one go.

Bayad and MyEG seals partnership, promoting accessible options for government services

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced bills payment collection system in the Philippines, and now a full-service fintech company, seals its partnership with MyEG, a market leader in electronic solutions providing online automation and government payment services in Malaysia and the Philippines.

Under the partnership, MyEG Philippines will integrate its biller brands with Bayad, allowing Bayad’s physical and digital touchpoints to accept payments for government institutions such Landbank of the Philippines – Link Biz, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), Department of Health  - Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), and different Local Government Units (LGUs).

Bayad drives discourse on business innovation during the 11th Mansmith Market Masters Conference

Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer joins the discourse on the “5 Skills of Market Masters Strategists” during the 15th Mansmith Market Masters Conference held on May 8, 2024 at The Fifth, Rockwell Center, Makati, Metro Manila.

Organized by Mansmith and Fielders, Inc., a leading training and consultancy company in the Philippines, the said event gathered a panel of renowned industry leaders in the retail, healthcare, fintech, clothing, advertising, esports, electronics, and lending sector.

Ferrer then shares insightful business practices as he spotlights the subject “Innovating Skills: Winning and Thriving in the Market Landscape”.

Essentially, Ferrer emphasized customer-centricity, data-driven strategies, leveraging technology, and corporate culture as the cornerstone of every successful business.

Bayad and DepEd, amplifies advocacy on financial literacy

Winners and participants of Bayad Sapat Dapat Comprehensive School Program - Quiz Bee on Financial Literacy at Mandaue City Central School, Mandaue City, Cebu.

With the lingering economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 ended up to be a financially challenging year for Filipinos. According to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the inflation rate has climbed from 2.4 percent in 2020 to 6.0 percent in 2023, the highest inflation rate recorded in 15 years.

It is in this light that Bayad - the pioneer and industry-leader in bill payments, and the Department of Education (DepEd), amplifies its advocacy on Financial Literacy through its continuous implementation of “Bayad Sapat Dapat”, a comprehensive school program that aims to reinforce the importance of financial literacy and money management in the formation years of Filipino students.

BAYAD PR | Bayad and GETT closes partnership deal to offer convenient payment solutions

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION: Executives of Bayad and Gateway Express Travel and Tours (GETT) on their partnership signing. Seen in the photo (from L-R) are Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao, GETT President and CEO Mark Anthony O. Bas, and GETT Officer In Charge for Travel and Ticketing Joanne Albis

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection service in the Philippines, officializes its partnership with Gateway Express Travel and Tours (GETT), a travel agency arm of El Roi Group of Companies.

El Roi Group of Companies is an international institution headquartered in Dubai that specializes in ticketing, hotel bookings, local and international tours, immigration consultancy, and a variety of online network marketing services. On the other hand, GETT is also widely present in Metro Manila and South Luzon.

Bayad and Pay&Go seals partnership with Carmona Cavite local government, bringing accessible bills payment services

In photo (L-R): Pay&Go Senior Alliance Manager Kenneth de Guzman, LGU Carmona City Administrator Melanie C. Altarez, LGU Carmona City Mayor Dr. Dahlia A. Loyola and Bayad Business Development Manager Ms. Kathlyn R. Alarcon, together with LGU Carmona City Councilors.

As the Local Government of Carmona, Cavite celebrates its first cityhood anniversary last February 19, 2024, City Mayor Dr. Dahlia A. Loyola leads a week-long program celebration that champions its different programs including its advocacy on financial inclusion. In line with this, a joint partnership between the LGU, Bayad and Pay&Go was officially sealed on February 20, 2024.

Bayad clinches Excellence Awards during the Pag-IBIG Fund Chairman's Report for 2023

In photo (L-R): Pag-IBIG Fund VP for Legal and General Counsel Group. Chief Legal Counsel and Head of Compliance – Atty. Marcial C. Pimentel Jr., Pag-IBIG Fund Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Home Lending Operations Cluster – Benjamin R. Felix Jr., Bayad VP and Head for Biller Solutions Anely P. Aviles, Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta, Bayad President and CEO – Lawrence Y. Ferrer, Bayad Account Officer – Rommel S. Villeza, Pag-IBIG Fund Deputy Chief Officer for Support Services Cluster – Atty. Robert John S. Cosico, and Pag-IBIG Fund Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Member Services Cluster – Alexander Hilario G. Aguilar.

Bayad clinches Excellence Awards during the Pag-IBIG Fund Chairman's Report, held on February 27, 2024 at PICC Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. 

The awarding ceremony highlights Bayad as Pag-IBIG Fund’s Non-bank Top Collecting Partner, having served the highest contribution on Pag-IBIG Fund’s Employer Electronic Submission of Remittance Schedule (ESRS) for the year 2023.

Bayad champions financial inclusion with Quezon City Local Government

Residents of Quezon City together with honorable Mayor Joy Belmonte, and representatives of Meralco and Bayad during the QC Pangkabuhayan program.

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, together with its parent institution MERALCO, ties up with the local government of Quezon City as it holds its flagship livelihood training program “QC Pangkabuhayan”.

Now on its third year, the said event was held last January 23 to 25, 2024 at Serbisyong Bayan, Batasan Hills, Quezon City and at Quezon City Municipal Hall.

Bayad Powers the Bills Payment Services of GoTyme Bank

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, officially sealed its partnership with GoTyme Bank, one of the country’s fastest growing digital banks.

GoTyme Bank is a joint venture between the Gokongwei group of companies and the multicountry digital banking group Tyme. This time, through its partnership with Bayad, GoTyme App enables bills payment services covering household utilities, tollway RFID load, e-loading, telco, internet, government contributions, and many others.

Tailor-made for the increasingly e-payment savvy Filipino market, GoTyme App provides the convenience of one-stop-digital-shopping experience.

Bayad strikes alliance with Pisopay.com, powering bills payment services

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION: In photo from left to right are Pisopay.com CEO Ariel Surca, Pisopay.com Chairman Jae Jung Jang, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Marketing Officer Dennis Gatuslao.

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, beefs up its partnership with Pisopay.com Inc., a cloud-based financial application provider taking a more aggressive stance in the e-commerce industry through its remittance and bills payment services.

Bayad and Sun Life Grepa make insurance services more accessible for Filipinos

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION: Bayad Marketing and Account Officers (standing, 2nd to 6th from left) with Sun Life Grepa Affinity Marketing Sales Head for Partnership Distribution Marge Estrera (standing, leftmost) are present with (seated left to right) Sun Life Grepa Vice President for Affinity Marketing Joen Songco, Sun Life Grepa President Richard Lim, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, officially seals its partnership with Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurance company in the Philippines.

Bayad Makes a Massive Mark at the 2023 Singapore Fintech Festival

Bayad, the biggest and widest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines, showcased its commitment to advancing financial technology and expanding its global presence at the 2023 Singapore Fintech Festival.

The highlight of Bayad's participation was the thought-provoking presentation by President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, where he shared valuable insights on the pivotal role of bill payments in catalyzing digital economic growth.

In his presentation titled "Fueling Progress: Bill Payments as the Catalyst for Digital Economic Growth," Mr. Ferrer emphasized the importance of bill payments in the Philippines and its significant contribution to the country's economy.

Bayad And Ventaja, Elevating Digital Financial Solutions for Filipinos Overseas

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION: Executives of Bayad and Ventaja on their partnership signing. Seen in the photo (from L-R) are Ventaja Chief Operations Officer Zaida G. Batallones, Ventaja Chief Executive Officer Vincent Paul D. Grey, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

In an effort to make greater strides in the country’s digital payment transformation, CIS Bayad Center, Inc. (Bayad)– the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system and a full-service fintech subsidiary of Meralco – has officially renewed its partnership with Ventaja International Corp., a fintech institution, initially developed as a telecom prepaid card provider for Filipino migrant workers based overseas, and is now offering a variety of financial services such as remittance, loading and bills payment services for both government and household utilities, all of which, are powered and supported by Bayad’s robust biller aggregator system.

Bayad seals partnership with TALA, enabling convenient bills payment services

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION: Executives of Bayad and Tala on their partnership signing. Seen in the photo (from L-R) are Tala President and Head of Finance Charisse Alvarez, Tala Chief Business Officer Jori Pearsall, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

Two fintech innovators – CIS Bayad Center, Inc. (Bayad), the country’s pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, and Tala Financing Philippines, Inc. (Tala) - a global leading money app for the underbanked, has officially sealed its partnership, sharing the same goal of elevating the financial experience of Filipinos.

Bayad partners with Go VIP Center to empower Filipinos with more payment options

REDEFINING ONE-STOP-SHOP PAYMENT SOLUTION: Executives of Bayad and Go VIP Center meet for the signing of the partnership to provide customers with more bills payment options. Seen in the photo are (from L-R) Go VIP Center Chief Finance Officer Paul Wilson A. Gardon, Go VIP Center President and CEO Julie M. Estares, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, has partnered with Go VIP Center, a leading business solutions and financial services provider, to enable customers with more convenient ways to pay their bills.

Bayad seals partnership with BillEase for more convenient bills payment options

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSIVITY: Executives of Bayad and BillEase meet for the signing of the partnership to enable customers to settle their bills in a more convenient way via installments. Seen in the photo are (from L-R) BillEase Head of Merchant Products Kurt Molina, BillEase Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer Ritche Weekun, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, has partnered with BillEase, a top-rated consumer finance app, to enable customers to settle their bills in a more convenient way via installments.

Bayad and Omega Business Consulting seals partnership,driving forth real-time payments

Bayad, the biggest and widest multi-channel bills payment platform in the Philippines, seals partnership with Omega Business Consulting, Inc. (Omega BCI), a financial management service provider that delivers a robust suite of accounting, auditing, data processing, and integrated software services to its local and international clients in the retail, banking, and fintech space.

Under the partnership, Bayad will continue to boost the bills payment capability of Omega BCI through its web-based application, Paymybills. Today, over 91 billers are already onboarded on the said platform, covering payments for electric and water utility, cable and internet, government contributions, loan payments, school tuition fees, online shopping, insurance, and many others.

Bayad partners with Eplayment, elevating payment services across online platforms

In photo (L-R):   Lawrence Y. Ferrer – Bayad President and CEO, Andrea Jahmmai G. Echano – Eplayment Project Manager, Karlos Naidas – Eplayment President and CEO, and Dennis S. Gatuslao – Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer

Bayad, the largest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines ties up with Eplayment, a creator and esports platform aggregator, which now offers a one-stop shop payment service through its flagship product, the Eplayment wallet.

Marrying the experience of fintech and entertainment, Eplayment launched Epaygames in 2020, with the goal of extending the said e-wallet service to its customers, businesses, and content creators in the e-gaming and entertainment space.

Bayad and PitakaMo Relaunches Partnership, Strengthening Its One Stop Shop Bills Payment Solution

In photo (L-R):   Lawrence Y. Ferrer – Bayad President and CEO, Dennis S. Gatuslao – Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Charles Benedict Mascenon – PitakaMo IT Solutions and Marketing Corporation VP for Operations, and Alexander Benedict Mascenon – PitakaMo IT Solutions and Marketing Corporation President and CEO

CIS Bayad Center Inc. (Bayad), the largest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines relaunches partnership with PitakaMo IT Solutions and Marketing Corporation (PitakaMo), a digital payment service provider of its franchisor brand AllEn One Grocery and Payment Center (AllEn One).

Bayad and Peppermint Innovation relaunches partnership, driving innovative bills payment solutions

In photo (L-R): Rosette Carrillo – Peppermint Innovation Philippines General Manager, Dennis S. Gatuslao – Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Bob Conrad B. Aquino – Bayad Commercial Group Head and AVP, and Christopher Kain – Peppermint Innovation Limited Managing Director and CEO

Bayad, the pioneer and most trusted brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines beefs up its partnership with Peppermint Innovation, an Australian company with a fintech enterprise arm in the Philippines that provides innovative, convenient, and easy-to-use payment technology platforms.